Category: Florida Insurance and Political Headlines
Mar 7, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below: CFO Sink wants improvements at state’s investment agency The board that oversees the state’s investments needs professional help, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink said Thursday. State takes on …
Mar 6, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  The day in Tallahassee, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 The Senate Democratic caucus agreed on six priorities for the 2008 session, dropping just one -energy and climate change – …
Mar 5, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below: EDITORIAL: A state of denial On a gloomy Tuesday in Tallahassee, Gov. Charlie Crist remained the sunny optimist. 2008 Legislature roundup WHAT HAPPENED: Senate President Ken Pruitt charted a …
Mar 4, 2008
 Above: The Florida Legislature convenes today for the 2008 Regular Legislative Session.  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Legislators Open Session With Mandate To Cut Budget State leaders this legislative session will grapple …
Mar 4, 2008
Governor Charlie Crist will give his 2008 State of the State Address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 as part of a Joint Session of the Florida Legislature that is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Heretofore, the State …
Mar 3, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida lawmakers will confront insurance woes when the session begins Tuesday Pay now or pay later? Once again lawmakers will wrestle with this question as they deal with the …
Mar 3, 2008
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) released the annual Freedom to Travel Report today, March 2, 2008. The Report details the OIR’s efforts to implement the “Freedom to Travel Act,” which was passed in 2006 and places strict limitations …
Feb 29, 2008
This Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 10 p.m., CNBC’s Business Nation will broadcast a special report entitled “Insurance Companies:Â Cashing in on Catastrophe?” To view the Internet preview and broadcast specifics, click here. Â Should you have any questions or …
Feb 29, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below: House Speaker Rubio pushes aid for small insurers He seeks $250-million to provide loans to smaller state companies. Despite a looming budget crisis, Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio said …
Feb 28, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  ALEX SINK: Reducing Floridians’ risk Avoid hidden taxes by sharing insurance burden Part of my job as Chief Financial Officer is identifying opportunities to reduce financial risks on …